Shirgaon - Bhiwandi, Thane

Shirgaon is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mohandool serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgaon is 552589. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Shirgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhiwandi Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shirgaon village had a total population of 655 people, including 343 males and 312 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.77%, with male literacy at 39.50% and female literacy at 25.39%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 635.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shirgaon

Shirgaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shirgaon

Shirgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Shirgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shirgaon is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirgaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shirgaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shirgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shirgaon village are given below:

FAQs about Shirgaon